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A Presque Isle resident clears snow on Cedar Street during Thursday's storm. (Paul Bagnall | The Star-Herald)

A Presque Isle resident clears snow on Cedar Street during Thursday's storm. (Paul Bagnall | The Star-Herald)

Snow and rain mixture coats Aroostook County

January 26, 2023

A winter storm warning is in effect until 7 p.m. in the evening as mixtures of snow and rain blanket Aroostook County.

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This 19-year-old is running his own Aroostook coffee business

Noah Parenteau founded Higher Grounds Coffee with a few hundred dollars and a used cargo trailer when he was just 16.

Sophomore launches Caribou High into state theater scene after 7-year absence

Thanks to Braden Ward, Caribou High School will make an appearance in a regional theater competition for the first time since 2015.

1 dies in fire that destroyed Caribou apartments

CARIBOU, Maine – A man died after a Wednesday fire destroyed the Caribou apartment building he lived in. At approximately 2 a.m. Wednesday a fire broke out at 7 Water St., displacing all residents and keeping local fire crews busy most of the day. Hours later, another fire broke out at a two-story residence on 273 Sweden St.

FF tackles pharmacy closure, sets public comment plan

With the impending departure of Walgreens in Fort Fairfield, town officials have a plan to give residents local access to necessary medications.

Houlton police are getting $16K in new guns

The Houlton Police Department is getting new guns.

Climate mapping helps these Aroostook seed potatoes travel thousands of miles

The Wood Prairie Family Farm has to plan carefully to make sure their seed potatoes don't freeze while they are in transit.

Police/Crime/Courts Browse Police/Crime/Courts

Houlton police are getting $16K in new guns

The Houlton Police Department is getting new guns.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Dec. 19, 2022-Jan. 1, 2023

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Dec. 19, 2022-Jan. 1, 2023, including the following.

Police investigating device at abandoned New Sweden home

Aroostook law enforcement are investigating an allegedly suspicious device found at an abandoned home in New Sweden.

Aroostook County Jail scores perfect marks on biennial inspection

When it comes to running a tight ship, staff at the Aroostook County Jail has once again risen to the challenge.

Linneus man arrested for home break-in

A man was arrested Monday evening after breaking into a person’s home in Linneus.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Dec. 5-11, 2022

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Dec. 5-11, including the following.

Sports Browse Sports

Undefeated Southern Aroostook boys top Fort Kent

It was a Warriors vs. Warriors matchup Saturday when Southern Aroostook and Fort Kent met in the St. John Valley.

Southern Aroostook girls edge out Fort Kent

The Southern Aroostook Warrior girls narrowly defeated the Fort Kent Warrior girls 49-45 during a nailbiter Saturday in Fort Kent.

John Bapst icemen shoot out Presque Isle in overtime

Presque Isle will have an opportunity for a rematch with John Bapst next month.

Cami Shields of Southern Aroostook scores 1,000th basketball point

Cami Shield follows in the footsteps of her father and two uncles in reaching the basketball career milestone.

The other shooting pastime

The elevated challenge gave even more excitement and satisfaction when my chosen weapon went “click,” rather than “bang.”

Presque Isle boys soar past Houlton

A dominating effort on the offensive and defensive glass proved to be the difference in Wednesday night’s battle between the Presque Isle and Houlton boys basketball teams.

Business News Browse Business News

Woollard Family Creations featured at Wintergreen in February

Wintergreen Arts Center will feature the artwork of Jeremy and Mary Woollard during the month of February. The opening reception of their show, Woollard Family Creations, will be held on Feb. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m., during Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk.

Grant-writing seminar to assist non-profits obtain funding

As part of its 60th anniversary celebration in 2023, Presque Isle Historical Society is once again offering a comprehensive but affordable grant-writing workshop for the area. The workshop is being offered on Saturday, Feb. 25 and is only $75 per person.

Aroostook CA$H Coalition will prepare taxes again

The Aroostook CA$H Coalition will be preparing taxes again this year starting Feb. 8. IRS tax law certified volunteers will be available to provide free tax preparation and financial checkups for low- to middle-income households earning less than $58,000 by appointment only.

PITC program spotlight: business technology

Presque Isle High School senior Jack Hallett is a second-year student in the business technology program at Presque Isle Tech Center. Participating in the business technology program has helped Hallett choose a career path after graduation.

Presque Isle Historical Society names ‘Director of the Year’

Presque Isle Historical Society is very pleased to announce that Steve Sweetser has been named “Director of the Year.” Sweetser was presented with a plaque at a special meeting of Presque Isle Historical Society’s Board of Directors on Jan. 12.

Probus Club learns about local farming

Local agricultural producer Todd Winslow spoke to PROBUS members at the December meeting on the subject of Maine agriculture.

State, National and World News Browse State, National and World News

Cote leaves MSP feeling a sense of satisfaction

Col. John Cote has only one regret after spending 33 years in law enforcement, but it is an issue his successor will likely deal with for many years to come.

Northern Maine Republican candidates discuss need for change at grand opening of campaign office in Fort Kent

The need for change in Augusta was the primary focus of Republican candidates who spoke at a grand opening of the Fort Kent party headquarters on Friday, Sept. 23.

Glowa travels to Presque Isle to build support for campaign

Gubernatorial candidate John Glowa said that he wants to spur government reform that truly creates a system of, by and for the people when he visited Presque Isle City Hall.

Bernard to run for state Senate seat against Sen. Troy Jackson

A familiar face to Aroostook County residents has announced her candidacy for the Maine State Senate.

Living Browse Living

Houlton area From our Files – Week of January 25, 2023

75 Years Ago, January 22, 1948 Garage Changes Hands – Cates Motor Mart, which has been under the management of Don Wilson for the past six years, changed hands last week and, effective February 1, will be taken over by a partnership made up of Cedric Benn and Warren Gentle

Caribou area From our Files – Week of January 25, 2023

115 Years Ago - Jan. 23, 1908 New photographic studio opens -- A. W. Plummer, the ‘ping pong man,’ who has opened a photographic studio in the Cary block, was employed as photographer by the Associated Press at the time of the San Francisco earthquake, and has many of the original pictures taken at that time.

Author Pelletier delivers reading at UMPI Feb. 2

The University of Maine at Presque Isle will present a special evening with award-winning author Cathie Pelletier on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. in UMPI's Campus Center, when it hosts a reading and book signing focused on her latest book, “Northeaster: A Story of Courage and Survival in the Blizzard of 1952.”

Opinion Browse Opinion

Get the prescription facts straight

To the editor: Let’s tell it like it is. Being an insulin-dependent diabetic, I take four shots of insulin a day. To date I am paying $70 a month for my insulin. I have read and heard on TV that the maximum out-of-pocket cost for insulin for Medicare patients or those over 65 will only be $35 per month.

Local military aviation crashes

Presque Isle played an important role in the defense of the nation from the beginning of World War II through the Cold War Era. It was the last base before military aircraft left the continental U.S. for the European theater.

Investing in the future of Aroostook County

Growing up in Aroostook County, I learned that when we work together and lend a helping hand, we can make our community a better place.

County Candids Browse County Candids

A look at the Houlton Peanut Carnival parade

The Houlton Parks and Recreation Department held its annual Peanut Carnival Parade through downtown Houlton Tuesday, Aug.

Summertime Splash

NEW LIMERICK, Maine — Kenneth McCrary, 8, jumps into the water at Drew’s Lake in New Limerick.

Ducks on a winter pond

Despite the 20-degree temperature, ducks swim in the pond at Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital in Presque Isle on Friday morning, Jan. 8.

When life hands you snow…

A happy-looking snowman greets visitors to this home on Downing Place in Presque Isle.